Reviews

“Fabulous Tommy Clarke’s Cottage”

We have just returned from a fabulous week in Tommy Clarke’s Cottage ...

We have just returned from a fabulous week in Tommy Clarke’s Cottage.
The cottage was spacious, but this didn’t hinder the cozy feel of the cottage, which was full of charm. The high beams in the sittingroom along with it’s glorious open fire, added to the feeling that you were indeed in a woodland retreat. The private gardens and woods, were magical for that early morning walk with the dogs, or if preferred, a quiet reflective cup of coffee on the patio area.
The cottage was in deed home away from home in relation to facilities. Everything from wellies to cookware was supplied. I can’t recommend this quaint stone cottage enough. I would love to live here, and will definitely be staying here again.
Everything is accessible from here, with the added bonus of being able to return to the quietness and peacefulness of your very own zen place.

“Was a beautifully appointed cottage in a quiet secluded rural area - all you could ask for in a getaway holiday.”

Central enough to take scenic drives out to the Connemara coast and plenty of points of interest in the local and surrounding areas. Hosts extremely helpful and lovely to deal with.

Ms RossiterAugust 2018

“It was fabulous staying at Tommy Clarke’s cottage.”

The quaint but spacious cottage, was cozy and full of charm, and created a feeling of being on a woodland retreat, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It was accessible to everywhere for those days that you wanted to sightsee, but provided a santuctary of peace and reflection at the end of the day. Loved this place and my dogs had plenty of exciting places to investigate.

“Beautiful cottage”

Tommy clarkes cottage is a fantastic place to stay and explore galway and surrounding area ive stayed here with a friend and the dogs for the second year in a row. The cottage is warm and inviting very spacious, the grounds are large and spacious also great for the dogs just hope you dont like clean dogs after they have played in the woods. There are many places around the area where you can enjoy great company and good food. Roscommon is a beautiful town to visit, Galway has great shops , pubs and even beaches. Tommy clarkes cottage is a great retreat for anyone looking to get away from everything. The cottage is set out in the country but not that far away from the small village of balygar with its shops and local church.

Ms CliffordAugust 2017

“The cottage was absolutely fabulous, warm, cosy & very well kept.”

The land surrounding the cottage is stunning and the kids enjoyed exploring all around the cottage. It was lovely to watch all the birds feeding from the Bird Table, my son really enjoyed refilling the bird food, so much so, I had to buy one when we got home. We would definitely stay again.

The property

A beautiful, detached stone cottage situated in unrivalled tranquillity in the picturesque countryside of County Galway, close to the town of Ballygar.

This striking Galway cottage was built to a superb standard and beautifully combines comfortable, traditional elements with modern convenience.

The property stands on a wonderfully mature site of circa 12 acres which incorporates well maintained gardens leading to mature, natural woodlands.

Spaciously appointed, this Galway cottage offers ground floor accommodation with three delightful bedrooms, one boasting an en-suite, while a sitting room, complete with a cosy open fire, provides the perfect place to escape to at the close of each day.

Rustle up a culinary delight before discussing holiday plans over dinner in the bright dining area, before taking a stroll in the surrounding woodland with just the rustling breeze through the surrounding trees to interrupt you.

Settled on a quiet road, guests at this Galway cottage can enjoy a variety of gentle walks from the doorstep, whilst the isolated setting is perfect for dreamy nights spent stargazing before retiring inside to the comfort of the open fire.

Also a variety of wildlife can be seen including sika deer, red squirrels, pine martins and a number of birds.

The historic little town of Ballygar is just a short drive away, providing a variety of amenities.

Take a stroll along the riverside, which yields plentiful stock for fishermen, as does the nearby 40 acres of Hollygrove Lake.

Lough Ree also offers a serene setting for anglers, or, why not try the watersports or simply relax on a leisure cruise on the Shannon River to soak up the idyllic surroundings?

Pop into the nearby, delightful village of Athleage for lunch before heading into Roscommon or Athlone for all your shopping needs.

The cosmopolitan city of Galway is just an hour’s drive from your cottage, with winding streets crammed with bars and cafes on every corner and a bohemian culture just waiting to be enjoyed.

Don’t forget the stunning Connemara route to the north west of Galway with meandering roads and breathtaking scenery.

All this before returning to the peace and quiet of your characteristic Galway cottage.

Amenities

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, TV with Free-to-air channels, selection of books and games

Fuel, power and starter pack for fires inc. in rent

Bed linen and towels inc. in rent

Ample off road parking and undercover car port for 1 car

Front lawned garden with patio plus rear lawned garden

Three well-behaved dogs welcome

Sorry, no smoking

Shop and pub 5.8 miles

Note: There is a ramp leading to the back door so this property may be suitable for those with limited mobility

Please contact the owner for more information

Note: No hunting is allowed on the land.

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About the location

BALLYGAR, COUNTY GALWAY

Roscommon 10 miles; Athlone 20 miles.

The lively, attractive town of Ballygar lies nestled in the sprawling countryside of East Galway at a historic meeting point, on the border of County Roscommon, offering a colourful past as an important location for travellers. Boasting a variety of convenient amenities, from pubs and shops to banks and takeaways, this friendly town also plays hosts to a charming annual carnival celebrating every aspect of Irish country life! The pretty river, which forms the county border, flows close to the town and offers superb fishing and wonderful walking routes. A peaceful, rural haven, Ballygar is also just a short drive from the vibrant towns of Roscommon and Athlone, whilst the enticing atmosphore in Galway City can also be discovered within an hour’s drive. A superb base for exploring this unique part of Ireland.